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Jack Bergman: “We only have recorded history of less than 200 years.”

Featuring: Jack Bergman, Republican | U.S. House Michigan, 1st Congressional District

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Rep. Jack Bergman discusses his passion for serving his country | In Focus

Published | Video Starts at 17:14

… right reason, the fact that weather patterns, especially here in the Great Lakes, if you look at the history. Oh, by the way, the history goes back billions of years. We only have recorded history of less than 200 years. That's not even a drop in the bucket. When you look at what are patterns in the world in which we live. So do we have to be aware of climate conditions? (17:14–17:18)

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